2005 BMW 116 vs. 1970 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2005 BMW 116 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 116 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 116 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1970 Opel Olympia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 116 (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 116 | 1970 Opel Olympia | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 116 | Olympia |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2420 mm |